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What is the classification of the Social Control Theory? ------ ·	  Positivist: because of the focus on behavior·	  Process/micro (focus on the individual) (partly Macro- Looks at how society holds together)·	  Consensus (Based on the idea of having a common value system)
Who are the key thinkers involved with the social control theory? ------ Sykes and Matza 1957- Techniques of NeutralizationHirschi 1969- Social Bond Theory
What is the historical context of the Social Control Theory? ------ 1950'sConformity plays big role in societyIdeal Family- Family Values
What are Sykes and Matza's 5 techniques of neutralization? ------ Denial of Responsibility- I didn't do it, it isn't my fault.Denial of Injury- No one got hurt so it is fineDenial of Victim- They had it comingCondemnation of Condemners- Shift focus from themselves to those condemning them
What are Hirschi's four elements of the Social Bond? ------ Attachment- Relationships with others, level of attachment to significant othersInvolvement- in non-deviant pursuitsCommitment- to conformity, cost of criminal behavior will be higher than pleasure gained

Side A ------ Side B
What is the classification of the Social Control Theory? ------ ·	  Positivist: because of the focus on behavior·	  Process/micro (focus on the individual) (partly Macro- Looks at how society holds together)·	  Consensus (Based on the idea of having a common value system)
Who are the key thinkers involved with the social control theory? ------ Sykes and Matza 1957- Techniques of NeutralizationHirschi 1969- Social Bond Theory
What is the historical context of the Social Control Theory? ------ 1950'sConformity plays big role in societyIdeal Family- Family Values
What are Sykes and Matza's 5 techniques of neutralization? ------ Denial of Responsibility- I didn't do it, it isn't my fault.Denial of Injury- No one got hurt so it is fineDenial of Victim- They had it comingCondemnation of Condemners- Shift focus from themselves to those condemning them
What are Hirschi's four elements of the Social Bond? ------ Attachment- Relationships with others, level of attachment to significant othersInvolvement- in non-deviant pursuitsCommitment- to conformity, cost of criminal behavior will be higher than pleasure gained